GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - The Southwestern University women's basketball team battled through a difficult stretch but ultimately fell on the road to Berry College, 64–54, on Friday night in Southern Athletic Association play.
Southwestern opened the contest with strong energy, building an early advantage by outscoring Berry 15–10 in the first quarter while shooting 5-of-15 (33.3%) from the field, 2-of-6 from three-point range, and 3-of-4 at the free-throw line. The momentum shifted in the second period as the Pirates were held without a field goal, going 0-for-13 from the floor and 0-for-9 from beyond the arc, managing just one free throw to score a single point while Berry answered with 15 to take a 25–16 halftime lead.
Both teams matched each other in the third quarter with 19 points apiece, as Southwestern shot 5-of-12 (41.7%) from the field and converted 8-of-9 free throws to keep pace. The Pirates continued to fight in the fourth quarter, adding another 19 points behind 6-of-14 shooting and five made free throws, but Berry's 20-point final period secured the 64–54 result.
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
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Adrianna McCoy paced Southwestern offensively with a game-high 20 points off the bench, shooting 7-of-14 from the field and 4-of-6 from three-point range
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Trinity Benitez added 15 points while converting 5-of-8 shots and going 5-for-7 at the free-throw line, while Kylee Symons contributed eight rebounds to help anchor the Pirates on the glass.
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Lizzy Kellam provided a spark off the bench with seven points, and Lauren Stevens chipped in three points and four rebounds
GAME NOTES
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Freshman Layla Tovar added three points, four rebounds, and three steals defensively
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Southwestern shot 29.6 percent (16-of-54) from the field and 20.0 percent (5-of-25) from beyond the arc but remained efficient at the free-throw line, converting 17-of-21 attempts (81.0%)
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The Pirates totaled 30 bench points, eight fast-break points, and 11 points off turnovers in a game
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